Renters’ Rights Bill hands more power and money to councils through tougher enforcement
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The only people to benefit from the Renters’ Rights Bill will be councils, claims a legal expert.
In an exclusive video interview with Property118, legal expert Des Taylor from Landlord Licensing & Defence warns landlords of the consequences of the new rules and regulations
View Full Article: Renters’ Rights Bill hands more power and money to councils through tougher enforcement
City landlords sign up to sue council over ‘extortionate’ licensing fee
A city council is facing legal action, which has been joined by 40 landlords, to tackle its ‘unreasonably extortionate’ selective licensing application fee.
Letting agents are also signing up to target the council’s £1,290 per property charge
View Full Article: City landlords sign up to sue council over ‘extortionate’ licensing fee
Labour cuts red tape in planning reforms but industry warns more reforms are needed
The Labour government have announced thousands of homes will be built across the country due to simpler planning rules, but one industry body warns that easing planning rules alone won’t solve the housing crisis.
Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary
View Full Article: Labour cuts red tape in planning reforms but industry warns more reforms are needed
Awaab’s Law is Coming – Can Landlords Act Fast Enough? ResiSure Ensures Compliance in Under 5 Minutes
The UK housing sector is bracing for Awaab’s Law, a landmark piece of legislation that will fundamentally change the way rental properties are maintained.
From October 2025, social housing landlords will be legally required to investigate damp and mould complaints within 14 days
View Full Article: Awaab’s Law is Coming – Can Landlords Act Fast Enough? ResiSure Ensures Compliance in Under 5 Minutes
iHowz calls on government for clearer guidance as biggest EPC changes in decades come into force
The government has announced the biggest changes in the way Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are assessed in more than a decade.
However, whilst landlord organisation iHowz has welcomed the change, it warns of a lack of information, particularly around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)
View Full Article: iHowz calls on government for clearer guidance as biggest EPC changes in decades come into force
Brent Council slammed for major housing safety and quality shortcomings
The Regulator of Social Housing has issued a damning judgement against the London Borough of Brent, highlighting huge deficiencies in the council’s ability to meet essential safety and quality standards for its tenants.
This comes a week after the council announced a crackdown on private landlords and the standards of homes in its area with door-to-door inspections.
View Full Article: Brent Council slammed for major housing safety and quality shortcomings
BTL brokers favour 5-year fixed mortgages
Buy to let mortgage brokers have revealed a strong preference for recommending five-year fixed-rate mortgages to landlords, though shorter-term options are gaining ground.
The survey from Landbay shows that 83% of brokers advocate fixed-rate deals
View Full Article: BTL brokers favour 5-year fixed mortgages
Landlords CAN raise rents to pay for EPC upgrades – Labour
Labour has confirmed that landlords can pass the cost of mandatory EPC upgrades onto tenants – which could see renters paying £4,000 a year more, the Daily Telegraph reports.
Despite the Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s insistence that landlords will not put up rents to pay for the EPC costs
View Full Article: Landlords CAN raise rents to pay for EPC upgrades – Labour
Landlords face £30,000 fines for electrical safety non-compliance
One in three landlords (32%) is either uncertain about the validity of their Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) or they lack a valid one entirely, putting them at risk of substantial fines, research reveals.
Direct Line business insurance says the potential penalty for non-compliance is £30,000.
View Full Article: Landlords face £30,000 fines for electrical safety non-compliance
Welsh government faces backlash for ‘piggybacking’ on Renters’ Rights Bill
Members of the Senedd have accused the Welsh government of “piggybacking” on the Renters’ Rights Bill.
They warn that by allowing Westminster to legislate on renters’ rights in Wales, a policy area that is devolved, the Welsh government is avoiding scrutiny.
View Full Article: Welsh government faces backlash for ‘piggybacking’ on Renters’ Rights Bill
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